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With CDYMCA personal training, you will succeed in making lasting changes to your lifestyle. Our nationally certified personal trainers will work with you to create a personalized program to meet your goals and create sustainable life changes.

Personal Training

Session Packages:

4 Sessions

8 Sessions

12 Sessions

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Thor, Wellness Director

Thor joined the Bethlehem Y in November of 2019 as their Wellness Director and moved to SSY in 2020. He's been a trainer since 2013, working as a personal trainer at SUNY Cortland and interning as a Strength & Conditioning Coach at Princeton University. From there, he went on to work as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at the G-box gym and an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Union College. Thor holds a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Fitness Development from SUNY Cortland and is currently in pursuit of his Master’s degree at SUNY Plattsburgh.

Certifications:

  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with NSCA
  • Certified Speed and Agility Coach with NSPA
  • Certified in CPR, AED and First Aid
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Marissa

Marissa joined the Y in 2013 after earning her Bachelor’s Degree in exercise science. She worked as a personal trainer and lifeguard while earning another Bachelor’s Degree, in nutrition. During that time, she resumed taking karate classes, achieving a brown belt, and started running 5Ks. Just recently, she obtained a new certification as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.

Certifications:

  • Certified NSCA Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Certified NCSF Personal Trainer
  • Certified TRX Suspension Trainer
  • NYS Registered Dietician Nutritionist
  • Certified in CPR & AED Pro, and fist aid
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Jazmin

Jazmin started working for the YMCA in 2017, starting in Childcare. She holds a B.S in Human Physiological Sciences from Skidmore. She has been an athlete most of her life playing softball and later on, Track and Field. It was during Track that she found her true passion for fitness in powerlifting and working out.

Certifications:

  • Certified NASM Personal Trainer
  • Certified in CPR, AED, and fist aid
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Michelle

Michelle joined the Southern Saratoga YMCA team in October 2019 serving as a Membership Services Representative and has always been active as an avid runner with the CDYMCA Pacers Running group. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology with a Minor in Psychology from SUNY Albany. Michelle’s passion and focus is on bodybuilding and strength training. She is a member of the Organization of Competitive Bodies and has competed in several events where judging is based on a natural physique, confidence, and stage presence.

Certifications:

  • Certified Personal Trainer with the American Council on Exercise
  • Certified CPR, AED and First Aid
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Johnny

Johnny started working for the YMCA beginning over at Glenville back in 2013. From there he switched over to the Schenectady branch in 2014 where he continued his education about personal training and group fitness. Coming out of covid, he got the opportunity to work for the Southern Saratoga branch and got to instruct HIIT style classes while also personal training.

Certifications:

  • Certified Y-USA YMCA Foundation of Strength and Conditioning Trainer
  • Certified in CPR, AED, and Fist Aid
  • Certified 21 Boom Trainer

Kickstart with a Trainer

One-time purchase that offers the expertise of a certified trainer to assist you in designing fitness program that will target your wellness goals, keep you motivated and can help you bust through a plateau. The package consists of an option to do a 60-minute assessment and goal building session plus two 30-minute follow up sessions, or four 30-minute introductory training sessions.

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